Malicious Code Injection in tiara-dodol13-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91039: Malicious code in tiara-dodol13-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tiara-dodol13-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it poses significant risks due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tiara-dodol13-riris package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-dodol13-ririsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the tiara-dodol13-riris package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly monitor your project's dependencies and utilize tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The tiara-dodol13-riris package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential security issues in your projects.
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FAQ
The tiara-dodol13-riris package is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes malicious packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by polluting the npm registry and potentially introducing security risks through malicious code.
Currently, there is no patched version of the tiara-dodol13-riris package available. The recommended action is to uninstall the package.
You can use Vulert, a tool that monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
You should review your project's dependencies and consider replacing or removing any that rely on the tiara-dodol13-riris package to maintain security.
